AZA and BBG are teen-led organizations. Each chapter, council, region, and international program elects officers with different responsibilities in order to sustain the Order. Chapter officers serve six-month or full-year terms. On the council, region, and international levels, all officers serve for one year. Although the order of officers varies in different areas, the following are the major officers found in AZA and BBG chapters, councils, regions, and the International Boards.

Standard Leadership Structure

Click on each position to read the position descriptions of the standard leadership positions in AZA and BBG. Resources for these positions can be found in the AZA and BBG Resource Library.

Common Leadership Positions

Many chapters, councils, and regions have leadership positions on their executive boards that fit the needs of the chapter, council, and region. Click on each of the positions to read the common descriptions of these positions. Resources for these positions can be found in the AZA and BBG Resource Library.

Aleph Zadik Aleph

B'nai B'rith Girls

Leadership Position Descriptions

Serving as Aleph Godol (President) of your chapter, council, region or the International Order is a large and honorable undertaking. Alephs that serve as Aleph Godol are committed to advancing our movement and ensuring the present and future strength of the Jewish people.

The Aleph Godol:

Leads his chapter

Works with each board member to help accomplish their individual goals

Serving as N'siah (President) of your chapter, council, region or the International Order is a large and honorable undertaking that all BBGs have the opportunity to achieve. B'nai B'rith Girls that serve as N'siah are committed to advancing our movement and ensuring the present and future strength of the Jewish people.

The N'siah:

Leads her chapter

Works with each board member to help accomplish their individual goals.

The job of the Aleph S'gan (Vice President of Programming) is to coordinate programming at whatever level of AZA he serves, spearhead programming initiatives, and work with a large group of inspiring counterparts to strengthen program excellence across the movement.

The job of the S'ganit (Vice President of Programming) is to coordinate programming at whatever level of BB she serves, spearhead programming initiatives, and work with a large group of inspiring counterparts to strengthen program excellence across the movement.

The Aleph Moreh (Vice President of Recruitment) is responsible for a top priority of AZA: the growth of our movement. The Aleph Moreh should be focused on recruitment of new members and retention of current members.

The Aleph Moreh:

Coordinates chapter recruitment efforts

Coordinates chapter retention and re-education efforts

Guides and directs members in the re-registration process

Educates new members on AZA and BBYO traditions and history through AIT classes

The Aym Ha'Chaverot (Vice President of Recruitment) is responsible for a top priority of BBG: the growth of our movement. The Aym Ha'Chaverot should be focused on recruitment of new members and retention of current members.

The Aym Ha'Chaverot:

Coordinates chapter recruitment efforts

Coordinates chapter retention and re-education efforts

Guides and directs members in the re-registration process

Educates new members on BBG and BBYO traditions and history through MIT classes

The Aleph Mazkir (Secretary) is responsible for all communication within the chapter or council/region. Utilizing the latest and most innovative communication methods, it is the Mazkir's responsibility to ensure that every member knows about every happening in the chapter and in the local community. In some regions/councils, the Mazkir is responsible for coordinating BBYO Stand UP efforts in their local community.

The Mazkirah (Corresponding Secretary) is responsible for all communication within the chapter or council/region. Utilizing the latest and most innovative communication methods, it is the Mazkirah's responsibility to ensure that every member knows about every happening in the chapter and in the local community. In some regions/councils, the Mazkirah is responsible for coordinating BBYO Stand UP efforts in their local community.

The Aleph Shaliach (Vice President of Jewish Heritage, Community Service and Social Action) is responsible for both the Jewish Enrichment and the Initiatives/Advocacy/Service pieces of AZA in their chapter/council/region.

The Aleph Shaliach:

Plans Judaic, community service and social action programming

Works to promote the chapter’s Stand UP cause through philanthropy, service and advocacy

Plans all Shabbat services

Educates chapter on Jewish customs and holidays

Keeps constant communication with the council/regional Sh’lichim

Serves as the chapter’s advocate for the international Speak UP campaign

The Sh'licha (Vice President of Jewish Heritage, Community Service and Social Action) is responsible for both the Jewish Enrichment and the Initiatives/Advocacy/Service pieces of BBG in their chapter/council/region.

The Sh'licha:

Plans Judaic, community service and social action programming

Works to promote the chapter’s Stand UP cause through philanthropy, service and advocacy

Plans all Shabbat services

Educates chapter on Jewish customs and holidays

Keeps constant communication with the council/regional Sh’licha

Serves as the chapter’s advocate for the international Speak UP campaign

The Aleph Gizbor is responsible for everything finance related in the chapter. Whether it is overseeing chapter funds, planning fundraisers, or managing the chapter's contribution to the International Service Fund, the Aleph Gizbor must always be focused on keeping the chapter's best interest in mind when it comes to overseeing the chapter finances.

The Aleph Gizbor:

Keeps track of incoming and outgoing chapter funds

Plans chapter fundraisers

Manages annual contribution to the International Service Fund (ISF) to support global Jewry

The Gizborit is responsible for everything finance related in the chapter. Whether it is overseeing chapter funds, planning fundraisers, or managing the chapter's contribution to the International Service Fund, the Gizborit must always be focused on keeping the chapter's best interest in mind when it comes to overseeing the chapter finances.

The Gizborit:

Keeps track of incoming and outgoing chapter funds.

Plans chapter fundraisers

Manages annual contribution to the International Service Fund (ISF) to support global Jewry

The Katavnit (Recording Secretary) has the responsibility of taking minutes at chapter meetings and board meetings. The Katavnit should prepare the minutes to be sent to the chapter at the end of each meeting.

The Aleph Kohane Godol (Parliamentarian) is traditionally the past Aleph Godol of the chapter/council/region. The Aleph Kohane Godol acts as a mentor to all members of the chapter, especially the chapter leadership, to ensure that all operations are flowing smoothly and that every Aleph has the same passion for our Order that the Aleph Kohane Godol has.

The Madricha (Parliamentarian) is traditionally the past N'siah of the chapter/council/region. The Madricha acts as a mentor to all members of the chapter, especially the chapter leadership, to ensure that all operations are flowing smoothly and that every BBG has the same passion for our Order that the Madricha has.